Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Motorola Moto G14

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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Motorola Moto G14

53 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
VS
47 out of 100
Motorola Moto G14

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.5-inch Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus) that was released on December 11, 2023, against the Motorola Moto G14, which is powered by Unisoc Tiger T616 and came out 4 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
  • Higher display refresh rate – 90 Hz
  • Has 2x more RAM: 8GB versus 4GB
  • Delivers 64% higher peak brightness (790 against 481 nits)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • 28% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (382K versus 298K)
  • More energy-efficient CPU – Dimensity 6100 Plus
  • Super AMOLED display (versus competitor's IPS LCD)
  • Supports higher wattage charging (25W versus 15W)
  • 47% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 664 and 452 points
Reasons to consider the Motorola Moto G14
  • Water-resistant body (IP52 classification)
  • Stereo speakers
  • Weighs 23 grams less

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Motorola Moto G14 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Size6.5 inches6.5 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI396 ppi405 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness800 nits400 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionTempered glassTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio84.4%85.7%
Display features - DCI-P3 -
Display tests
RGB color space99%99.9%
PWM90 HzNot detected
Response time1 ms31 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity1080:1
Peak brightness test (auto)
790 nits
481 nits

Design and build

Height160.1 mm (6.3 inches)161.46 mm (6.36 inches)
Width76.8 mm (3.02 inches)73.82 mm (2.91 inches)
Thickness8.4 mm (0.33 inches)7.99 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)177 g (6.24 oz)
WaterproofNoIP52
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue, YellowGray, Blue, Purple, Yellow
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Motorola Moto G14 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100 PlusUnisoc Tiger T616
Max clock2200 MHz2000 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76
- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75
L3 cache2 MB -
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process6 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesNo
GraphicsMali-G57 MP2Mali-G57 MP1
GPU shading units12832
GPU clock950 MHz750 MHz
FLOPS~243.2 GFLOPS~96 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
382635
298027
CPU12497390908
GPU6336826066
Memory88392110979
UX10590270074
Total score382635298027
Samples[9 tests][8 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size4, 6, 8 GB4 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz1866 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
ROMOne UI 6My UX
OS size20 GB18 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power25 W15 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (51% in 30 min)Yes (50% in 50 min)
Full charging time1:23 hr1:46 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:02 hr -
Watching video13:42 hr -
Gaming07:43 hr -
Standby97 hr -
General battery life

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61208192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion120 FPS (720p) -
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 5 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Macro: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length26 mm -
SensorHynix Hi5022QSamsung S5KJN1
Sensor size1/2.8"1/2.76"
Pixel size0.64 micron0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution5 MP -
Aperturef/2.2 -
Focal length17 mm -
SensorSmartSense SC501CS -
Sensor size1/5" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
StabilizationDigital -
Macro lens
Image resolution2 MP2 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
SensorGalaxyCore GC02M1 -
StabilizationNoDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels8 megapixels
Image resolution4160 x 31204096 x 2048
Aperturef/2.0f/2.0
Focal length26 mm -
SensorGalaxyCore GC013ACMOS
Sensor size1/3.06"1/4"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationNoDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionDepends on the region
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat* - 7
5G supportYesNo

Sound

SpeakersMonoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioNoYes
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness
83.7 dB
81.9 dB

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedDecember 2023August 2023
Release dateDecember 2023August 2023
Launch price$199$120
SAR (head)0.8 W/kg -
SAR (body)1.46 W/kg -
Sensors - Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Compass
- Fingerprint
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedYes, 15 W
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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